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23/03/2018
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Man Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court.
Przemek Truchan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £165.43 while failing to declare employment. He was given a Conditional discharge for 12 months.
Work Continues On New Shared Footway And Cycle Path
Construction work is continuing on a new shared footway and cycle path in Northern Ireland.
The £290,000 Blaris Cycle Path will follow an existing 1.4km path between Blaris Road and Sprucefield Park & Ride and will enable walkers and cyclists to travel along the route and then connect with Union Locks Cycle Path.
The work is expected to be completed in June.
Council To Set Up Special Committee To Focus On Effects Of Brexit
Belfast City Council will set up a special committee to focus on the effects of Brexit, it has been confirmed, after the move was secured by Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown.
Speaking after the proposal was rubber stamped at the latest Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee on Friday morning, Emmet described the move as 'crucial', adding Belfast couldn't afford to 'sit back and wait for Brexit to hit'.
Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown said: "This is an important mechanism for assessing Belfast's challenges and opportunities in the context of Brexit. As the Brexit negotiations around the solution to the Irish border question ramps up, and with no government still in place, Belfast can now be assured we will do our best to mitigate the damage Brexit will cause.
"We must lay the groundwork now, meeting with businesses and communities, assessing what our options are to ensure Belfast's position as a global city is protected."
(CD/MH)
A man has been convicted for claiming benefits he was not entitled to at Newry Magistrates' Court.
Przemek Truchan claimed Jobseeker's Allowance totalling £165.43 while failing to declare employment. He was given a Conditional discharge for 12 months.
Work Continues On New Shared Footway And Cycle Path
Construction work is continuing on a new shared footway and cycle path in Northern Ireland.
The £290,000 Blaris Cycle Path will follow an existing 1.4km path between Blaris Road and Sprucefield Park & Ride and will enable walkers and cyclists to travel along the route and then connect with Union Locks Cycle Path.
The work is expected to be completed in June.
Council To Set Up Special Committee To Focus On Effects Of Brexit
Belfast City Council will set up a special committee to focus on the effects of Brexit, it has been confirmed, after the move was secured by Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown.
Speaking after the proposal was rubber stamped at the latest Strategic, Policy and Resources Committee on Friday morning, Emmet described the move as 'crucial', adding Belfast couldn't afford to 'sit back and wait for Brexit to hit'.
Councillor Emmet McDonough Brown said: "This is an important mechanism for assessing Belfast's challenges and opportunities in the context of Brexit. As the Brexit negotiations around the solution to the Irish border question ramps up, and with no government still in place, Belfast can now be assured we will do our best to mitigate the damage Brexit will cause.
"We must lay the groundwork now, meeting with businesses and communities, assessing what our options are to ensure Belfast's position as a global city is protected."
(CD/MH)
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11 February 2019
Claire Hanna Resigns From SDLP Assembly Group
MLA for south Belfast Claire Hanna has resigned from the SDLP's assembly group over the party's partnership with Fianna Fáil. She has also resigned as the acting Brexit spokesperson as of today, 11 February, but will continue as an ordinary member of the SDLP and as an MLA representing her south Belfast constituents.
Claire Hanna Resigns From SDLP Assembly Group
MLA for south Belfast Claire Hanna has resigned from the SDLP's assembly group over the party's partnership with Fianna Fáil. She has also resigned as the acting Brexit spokesperson as of today, 11 February, but will continue as an ordinary member of the SDLP and as an MLA representing her south Belfast constituents.
17 January 2019
'Disastrous' Brexit Deadlock Blamed For Insurance 'Green Cards'
Political representatives in Northern Ireland have expressed outrage at the potential implications of a no-deal Brexit on cross-border travel, and laid the blame at the door of politicians in Westminster.
'Disastrous' Brexit Deadlock Blamed For Insurance 'Green Cards'
Political representatives in Northern Ireland have expressed outrage at the potential implications of a no-deal Brexit on cross-border travel, and laid the blame at the door of politicians in Westminster.
12 June 2019
Mounting Evidence Of 'Devastating Impact' Of No-Deal Brexit - SF
The mounting evidence of the devastating impact a no-deal Brexit would have in Northern Ireland highlights the need to maintain the backstop, Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said. He made the comments following the publication of an economic report on the Irish border and customs in a no-Deal Brexit scenario.
Mounting Evidence Of 'Devastating Impact' Of No-Deal Brexit - SF
The mounting evidence of the devastating impact a no-deal Brexit would have in Northern Ireland highlights the need to maintain the backstop, Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said. He made the comments following the publication of an economic report on the Irish border and customs in a no-Deal Brexit scenario.
22 May 2019
PM Outlines New Brexit Deal
Prime Minister Theresa May has set out a new Brexit deal which would seek to conclude alternative arrangements for the Irish backstop by December 2020.
PM Outlines New Brexit Deal
Prime Minister Theresa May has set out a new Brexit deal which would seek to conclude alternative arrangements for the Irish backstop by December 2020.
12 March 2019
DUP To Vote Against Amended Brexit Deal
The DUP is set to vote against Prime Minister Theresa May's amended Brexit deal this evening, claiming a lack of "significant progress" to support the agreement.
DUP To Vote Against Amended Brexit Deal
The DUP is set to vote against Prime Minister Theresa May's amended Brexit deal this evening, claiming a lack of "significant progress" to support the agreement.
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